Three: Trooper L. C. D. Eliot, Lord Strathcona’s Horse, killed in action, 26 May 1915

1914-15 Star (2409 Tpr., Ld. S’cona’s H.); British War and Victory Medals (2409 Pte., L.S.H.-R.C.); together with Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (2409 Pte.) in case of issue; memorial plaque (Laurence Charles Drake Eliot); illuminated Memorial scroll, extremely fine (5) £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Medals to Officers Who Died During The Two World Wars.

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Laurence Charles Drake Eliot was born on 9 June 1895. On the outbreak of war he gave up his business in Canada, and enlisted at Winnipeg, into Lord Strathcona’s Horse. He was awaiting his commission when he was killed in action in France on 26 May 1915. His name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.

See Lots 1126 and 1133 for medals awarded to his two brothers.